Jacobson Urbanic LLP, a boutique civil litigation firm is seeking a highly motivated and reliable legal assistant/paralegal. In this role, you will work as part of a dynamic team of legal assistants and paralegals to provide a full range of support to one partner and two associates. This position requires superior organizational skills and the ability to handle the day-to-day tasks/challenges of a litigation desk. We are a busy office and need someone who can hit the ground running.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Organizing and maintaining case files
Drafting and proofreading correspondence, pleadings, discovery and motions
Preparing court filings and arranging service of documents
Managing calendars and case related deadlines
Document review and coordinating document productions
Obtaining and following up on medical records requests
Summarizing medical records and discovery responses
Assist in trial preparation and trial
Qualifications:
At least 2 years of civil litigation experience
Meticulous attention to detail
Ability to prioritize and execute numerous tasks under time constraints
Solid analytical, critical thinking and time management skills
Knowledge of court rules and filing procedures (including e-filing) in both State and Federal Courts
Paralegal certificate is a plus but not required
The firm has a great culture with a collegial and casual working environment. We offer a 37.5 hour work week (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) The salary range for this position is $65-90k – to be determined based upon years and type of experience as well as skill level and education.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision (100% employer paid), 401k with employer contribution, and PTO.
This position allows for one day of remote work a week with 4 days in office.